Florida § 100.101 - Special elections and special primary elections.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 100.101 — Special elections and special primary elections., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 100.101. Special elections and special primary elections.
A special election or special primary election shall be held in the following cases: (1) If no person has been elected at a general election to fill an office which was required to be filled by election at such general election. (2) If a vacancy occurs in the office of state senator or member of the state house of representatives. (3) If it is necessary to elect presidential electors, by reason of the offices of President and Vice President both having become vacant. (4) If a vacancy occurs in the office of member from Florida of the House of Representatives of Congress.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 100.101 cover?
Section 100.101 ("Special elections and special primary elections.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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